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March 28, 2015

There's something so special about getting together with friends and paper crafting. Wouldn't you agree? I recently got together with members of my Stampin' Pretty Pals as well as dear friend, Kadie Labadie (also a Stampin' Up! demonstrator and my "side line" in downline lingo). We hung out at my home (and in My Stampin' Studio) to assemble the Stampin' Up! March Paper Pumpkin Kit.

Judy Thoma, Stephanie Andrews and Patti Carbonell

Most of these finished samples were cooperative efforts. For example, Kadie Labadie added her signature doodling and I added the flowers above.

Judy Thoma and Stephanie Andrews were on the stitching committee (takes a little time but the result is worth it). TIP: Divide the six strand thread into three strands so that it will fit through the holes.

I skipped the sewing on the card I created. However, I customized it with the yummy Calypso Coral ribbon from the Best Year Ever Accessory Pack (a Sale-A-Bration exclusive).

LaDonna Gabrielson, Kadie Labadie and Lisa Ma working diligently in the kitchen.

Patti Carbonell created this fabulous make and take note book.

Here's a selfie of the previous weekend in Denver when I got together with members of my Stampin' Pretty Pals Wendy Klein and Carol McFarland. I love my peeps!

March 26, 2015

You know how nutso I am about the Stampin' Up! Sheer Perfection Designer Vellum Stack (exclusively available as a Sale-A-Bration free gift). I shared a WOW! video and two projects showcasing this product earlier this week HERE. Today's card shares how luxurious this Basic Gray printed vellum looks simply layered over card stock!

HAVE A QUESTION OR COMMENT? Please share your questions and comments about today's project at the end of this post! I'll respond promptly and love hearing from you!

JUST 5 MORE DAYS OF SALE-A-BRATION!

If you love FREE products (including the Sheer Perfection Designer Vellum Stack used today), you won't want to miss out on the last days of Sale-A-Bration, one of Stampin' Up!'s biggest promotions of the year. It all ENDS MARCH 31!

March 22, 2015

One of my first introductions to the paper crafting talent of Maggie Mata, today's guest stamper and a member of my Stampin' Pretty Pals Virtual Community, was in June 2013. At the time, Maggie was serving our country as well as making cards in Kyrgyzstan and I shared a card I was sending her. Such an amazing, dedicated woman!

She's now retired (thank you for your service, Maggie) and taking her talent for stamping and passion for Stampin' Up! to a new level. I love this collection of six simple & pretty cards--each with it's own personality and message!

A HOT TIP FROM MAGGIE: She used just one sheet of Painted Blooms Designer Series Paper to make ALL six cards. Head over to her Maggie Made Cards blog to learn how she did it and see more of her beautiful work!

ARE YOU "SINGING THE BLUES" for blog candy? Be sure to pop by my "Singing the Blues" Blog Candy Giveaway HERE for your chance to win some pretty special Stampin' Up! products.

Be generous with Stampin' Dimensionals to give the brick layer plenty of 3-D.

The sweet Calypso Coral buttons from Best Year Ever Accessories Pack (exclusive and FREE with a qualifying order during Sale-A-Bration) get a little polish with Linen Thread. Glue Dots keep them securely in place.

February 14, 2015

Party ON, Stampin' Pretty blog readers! Today's post is loaded with cards from friends and my Stampin' Pretty Pals that honor birthdays and milestones with a handmade, artistic touch!

INDULGE IN THE ART OF STAMPING! Take your passion for stamping and Stampin' Up! products to a new level when you purchase the Sale-A-Bration $99 Starter Kit and FREE Bonus and join Stampin' Up thru me HERE! Choose up to $125 in products (that's $26 in free products) and the starter kit ships free for another 10% savings.

December 13, 2014

Woo hoo! I have another Simply & Pretty class video (start to finish) for you today. Plus, you'll get an up close and personal look at a new stamp set from the Occasions Catalog (starts Jan. 6) called Cheerful Critters. Check out the "line up" of critters!

A piece of colorful card stock (I used Night of Navy, Pacific Point and Elegant Eggplant) is tucked behind the punched areas and adhered with Stampin' Dimensionals.

Pearl Basic Jewels add the perfect polish.

HEADS UP FOR DEC. 5! SAVE UP TO 80%! Stampin' Up! will be stocking up the Clearance Rack Thursday, (Dec. 5) for their year-end closeout. Products will be available while supplies last so please don't delay on ordering your favorites (including many holiday products)!

I GET TO SEE BRAND NEW STAMPIN' UP! PRODUCTS TODAY! I hit the road today from Tucson to Phoenix to gather with 10 other members of my Stampin' Pretty Pals Virtual Community. Along with many demonstrators across the nation, we'll get our first look at the Stampin' Up! Occasions Catalog and Sale-A-Bration promotion products in a "live" theater catalog premiere. New products make my heart go pitter pat!

The customer sales period for BOTH the Occasions Catalog and Sale-A-Bration promotion begins Jan. 6. For the first time, they will start the same day. I'll be sharing sneak peek samples soon!

I love the crisp combination of Basic Black, Whisper White and Bermuda Bay. It's both fresh and masculine.

The Stampin' Up! Hexagon Punch is a quick and easy way to crop the flagged end. Just flip the punch over, insert one end of the cardstock directly into the hexagon area. Line up and punch!

COMING UP TOMORROW: To celebrate Black Friday weekend and Cyber Monday (Nov. 28 - Dec. 1), I'm doing my first ever "What's Under the Tree" Blog Candy Giveaway. Each day I'll add more blog candy gifts "under the tree" to reach over $200 in value (based on original retail price). I'll be drawing one lucky winner's comment for all the "under the tree" blog candy (the total of all four days). More details on tomorrow's post.

THREE AMAZING WAYS TO SAVE ON STAMPIN' UP!

All these promotions run from Nov. 24 - Dec. 2

Love big discounts? The Stampin' Up! On-Line Extravaganza is one of the biggest sales of the year! Save up to 50% on many products. While supplies last!SEE WHAT'S ON SALE!.

Click on image ABOVE for sale flyer.

The best way to SAVE $$$! The Stampin' Up! $99 Starter Kit is 25% off. Benefit from over $50 in free product (you can even add sale items to the kit) and it ships free. Learn more about the 25% OFF STARTER KIT SALE. I welcome hobby stampers!

DOUBLE TULIP DAYS. Earn FREE stamps twice as fast! I'm personally offering Double Tulip Days for on-line purchases placed exclusively through me. Earn TWO tulips for every $50 (before shipping and tax) you spend! Get the full details on how my Tulip Rewards Loyalty Program works.

JUST FOR YOU! If you are a current Stampin' Pretty Preferred Customer, check your email for my private Pretty Perks Newsletter (sent 11/21) for an exclusive Black Friday offer. Please email me if you didn't get it :)

The star (Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack) was punched from Gold Glimmer Paper. I love how it boosts the "you did it" conviction and blends with the star motif.

I LOVE READING YOUR COMMENTS and answering the questions you leave at the end of my posts. If you are receiving the post by email, click on the title to reach the post and share your thoughts. Thanks!

NEW HOLIDAY PRODUCTS! Starting today and for a limited time, Stampin' Up! is offering a holiday supplement with a selection of additional holiday products. The products are available ONLY while supplies last so please don't hesitate on ordering your favorites!

Click on the brochure to see what's available. What items do you think will be hot?

WHERE IN THE WORLD IS STAMPIN' PRETTY? Scott and I are headed by train today from Salamanca, Spain to Coimbra, Portugal. Sad to leave my daughter (what a wonderful reunion we had) but excited to continue our adventure. Be sure to visit my Stampin' Pretty Facebook page for photos and updates. Ah, the makings of my Project Life album continue!

October 04, 2014

When I first started using Stampin' Up!'s photopolymer (clear) stamps, I struggled with getting a good image with some of the solid stamps. A portion would be missing or ink would be uneven after stamping. Maddening, right? As I promised you in yesterday's post, I prepared a new 1 Minute to WOW Video for you today to share simple tips for mastering solid images, especially helpful when using photopolymer stamps. There' s no music on this video due to some technology challenges!

Here's a link to yesterday's post and card if you missed it. Below is a close look at the Crazy About You stamp set I used. It's a sneak peek and will be available for customer purchase in the Stampin' Up! Occasions Catalog, January, 2015.

Look at all the fun sentiments and possibilities for word combinations. Just Sayin' (wink)! What do you think? Please leave me a comment below (or click on the title of the post to reach my blog if you received this post by email)!

LOVE PRETTY PAPER AND BIG SAVINGS?

PICK A PACK OF PAPER. Get up to 6 packs of Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper when you purchase the $99 Starter Kit. Now thru Oct. 31. LEARN MORE.

STAMP, STOCK & SAVE. This sale is HOT but it ends Monday, Oct. 6! Stock up on select stamps, paper, ink and more at 15 to 20% savings. Hot Tip: Every color of our Classic Ink Pads (including the In Color Collections) is on sale! SEE WHAT'S ON SALE.

My Stampin' Up! supplies recipe for the card above is available on yesterday's post. Information on the Stampin' Pierce Mat is below.

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